WALDRIDGE ROAD, DH2 3AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH2 3AE

WALDRIDGE ROAD, DH2 3AE, County Durham has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.06 per 1,000 population. This DH2 3AE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DH2 postcode area, which has experienced 190 crimes and a crime rate of 6.20 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DH2 3AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH2 3AE, encompassing approximately 2422 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH2 3AE area, explore the DH2 3AE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (15.79% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)

DH2 3AE Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 14
  • Fife Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Buttermere Close with total crimes: 3

WALDRIDGE ROAD, DH2 3AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2221.0615.79%
Anti-social behaviour89.080.00%
Shoplifting73.30-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson52.89-37.50%
Public order42.06-55.56%
Bicycle theft11.650.00%
Burglary10.41-83.33%
Other crime10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1929.3146.15%
Shoplifting117.8422.22%
Public order94.54350.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.7260.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.30100.00%
Burglary63.30500.00%
Vehicle crime32.480.00%
Other theft21.24100.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.1030.00%
Shoplifting95.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.72-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.06-55.56%
Robbery31.650.00%
Public order21.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.34-62.96%
Shoplifting94.1328.57%
Anti-social behaviour93.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.7275.00%
Public order42.89100.00%
Burglary21.650.00%
Other theft10.83-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2723.9542.11%
Anti-social behaviour911.15125.00%
Shoplifting73.72-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson42.89300.00%
Other theft31.65-25.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.23533.33%
Shoplifting137.841200.00%
Other theft45.37300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.65-20.00%
Burglary31.650.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.1325.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.06-80.00%
Shoplifting11.24-90.00%
Other theft10.41-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.0636.36%
Shoplifting106.19-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson74.13-12.50%
Other theft62.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.48100.00%
Public order31.65200.00%
Other crime21.240.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-75.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1318.5885.71%
Violence and sexual offences115.37-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson84.5433.33%
Other theft43.30100.00%
Vehicle crime41.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.65100.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Public order10.83-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.52-6.25%
Shoplifting76.19-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson62.89200.00%
Public order42.48300.00%
Burglary31.65200.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Other theft20.83-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.520.00%
Shoplifting96.610.00%
Other theft63.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.650.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20241
February 20247
January 20248
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 96 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20249
June 20249
May 20247
April 202413
March 20241
February 202410
January 202413
December 20237
November 20239

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202419
July 202413
June 202410
May 202427
April 202419
March 20243
February 202415
January 202411
December 202315
November 202316

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20244
June 20249
May 20249
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH2 3AE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Fife Avenue
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Buttermere Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Ashton Downe
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Lumley Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Allen Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Edward Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Poplar Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Second Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Central Exchange
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Nelson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Clifford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Baden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ripon Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Blencathra Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Thomas Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Lynn Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Elvet Green
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Boulmer Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Bullion Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cleveland Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1